Seizure electrocardiogram: Difference between revisions

Jump to navigation Jump to search
Line 6: Line 6:


==Electrocardiogram==
==Electrocardiogram==
An [[ECG]] in [[patient]]s presenting with seizure is very important to prevent [[sudden unexpected death in epilepsy]] (SUDEP).
An [[ECG]] in [[patient]]s presenting with seizure is very crucial to prevent sudden unexpected death in [[epilepsy]] (SUDEP). Important signs to look for are:
 
*[[Heart block]]
 
*[[Long QT interval]]
An ECG in patients presenting with “a seizure” can demonstrate important abnormalities such as heart block, long QT interval and Brugada Syndrome. Failure to recognise these may result in the [avoidable] sudden death of the patient. can demonstrate important abnormalities such as heart block, long QT interval and Brugada Syndrome. Failure to recognise these may result in the [avoidable] sudden death of the patient.
*[[Brugada Syndrome]]


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 14:55, 20 April 2021

Seizure Microchapters

Home

Patient Information

Overview

Historical Perspective

Classification

Pathophysiology

Causes

Differentiating Seizure from other Diseases

Epidemiology and Demographics

Risk Factors

Screening

Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

Diagnosis

Diagnostic Study of Choice

History and Symptoms

Physical Examination

Laboratory Findings

Electrocardiogram

X-ray

Echocardiography and Ultrasound

CT

MRI

Other Imaging Findings

Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment

Medical Therapy

Surgery

Primary Prevention

Secondary Prevention

Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy

Future or Investigational Therapies

Case Studies

Case #1

Seizure electrocardiogram On the Web

Most recent articles

Most cited articles

Review articles

CME Programs

Powerpoint slides

Images

American Roentgen Ray Society Images of Seizure electrocardiogram

All Images
X-rays
Echo & Ultrasound
CT Images
MRI

Ongoing Trials at Clinical Trials.gov

US National Guidelines Clearinghouse

NICE Guidance

FDA on Seizure electrocardiogram

CDC on Seizure electrocardiogram

Seizure electrocardiogram in the news

Blogs on Seizure electrocardiogram

Directions to Hospitals Treating Seizure

Risk calculators and risk factors for Seizure electrocardiogram

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Zehra Malik, M.B.B.S[2]

Overview

Electrocardiogram

An ECG in patients presenting with seizure is very crucial to prevent sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP). Important signs to look for are:

References